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This book provides an introduction to the design of a variety of telescopes, mounts, and drives suitable for the home-constructor. Projects include instruments that range from a shoestring budget to specialist devices that are not commercially available. The skill level of each project is indicated and advice is provided as to what is sensible to construct, given what is commercially available. Hints and tips are included, as well as listings of reputable mail order sources of materials and components.
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- PublisherSpringer
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1852330007
- ISBN 13 9781852330002
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages272
- EditorTonkin BSc PGCE Stephen F.
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